Archive for August 2019
Gronk says CBD helped him be ‘pain free,’ now he’s in the business
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has announced his next career move — in CBD. Read More
Read MoreBoston Business Journal Leadership Trust launches to connect, support Boston’s business leaders
Benefits include collaborative digital forums, opportunities to connect with vetted peers locally, regionally and nationally, and the ability to publish insights on the Boston Business Journal website. Read More
Read MoreTwo Mass. bank funds, unique in U.S., seek to merge
Since the Great Depression, Massachusetts has been home to two programs that insure deposits above the FDIC limit of $250,000. Those two programs now want to become one, provided they can secure the approval of the Massachusetts Legislature. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and they’ll be running things soon enough
Good morning, everyone. Here are the 5 Things You Need to Know to get your Tuesday off to an informed start, with a few surprises thrown in. Read More
Read MoreOverwhelming demand derails UMass Boston’s MBTA subsidy
"Due to the high demand, the funding for this program has been exhausted, and we are no longer able to offer the 50 percent discount for the fall 2019 semester," UMass Boston director of transportation services Chris Sweeney wrote in a Friday email to the university community. "The Office of Transportation Services will still offer…
Read MoreBiotech saw biggest jobs growth in a decade, with salaries to match
Trade group MassBio reported Tuesday that the number of people employed local biotech and pharmaceutical companies reached its biggest year-over-year increase in a decade last year, with a 6.4 percent jump bringing the total jobs in the state to more than 74,000. Read More
Read MoreBusiness groups fire back at Raise Up’s call for higher taxes
The clash comes as lawmakers on Beacon Hill will soon consider whether to increase funding for transportation — and if so, how. Read More
Read MoreMayflower Wind in offshore wind procurement mix
Mayflower Wind, a joint venture of Shell and EDPR Offshore North America, was among the groups that submitted proposals to the state and utility companies last week to deliver energy from offshore wind installations. Read More
Read MoreGronk’s next act: An obstacle course race
Stadium Blitz is one of the only obstacle course races that allows participants to determine how hard they want to be tested. Read More
Read MoreMeet the BBJ’s 2019 40 Under 40 honorees
The Boston Business Journal today announced the 2019 40 Under 40 honorees — an impressive group of burgeoning leaders making an impact on Massachusetts’ industries. They are doctors, young executives, law firm partners, entrepreneurs and innovative nonprofit and civic leaders who still find time to give back and volunteer in their communities. Click on the…
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